A defense minister and 2 former governors are vying for Indonesia’s presidency
By EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian voters are deciding who will be the successor to popular President Joko…
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NATO chief says Trump’s comments on abandoning alliance endangers US and European troops
By Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has hit back against “any suggestion” countries within the alliance would not…
Continue ReadingRecession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Just a quarter of business economists and analysts expect the United States to fall into…
Continue ReadingBiden says ‘key elements’ of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah
By COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring that “every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy,”…
Continue ReadingRepublicans work to recruit female and minority candidates even as they criticize diversity programs
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are critical of diversity and inclusion programs within the federal…
Continue ReadingYemen’s Houthi rebels fire missiles at ship bound for Iran, their main supporter
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities say Yemen’s Houthi rebels have fired missiles at a ship bound for…
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Frying pan left on stove burner sparks Deschutes River Woods kitchen fire; resident, dogs escape unhurt
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A frying pan left on a stove sparked a kitchen fire at a home in Deschutes River Woods on Sunday evening, but the resident and…
Continue ReadingVirginia’s Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — John Clair, the police chief of a small Appalachian town in southwest Virginia, spends his…
Continue ReadingRio’s Carnival parade makes urgent plea to stop illegal mining in Indigenous lands
By DIANE JEANTET and FABIANO MAISONNAVE Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carnival dancers took the biggest stage in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday…
Continue ReadingWill Biden and Trump face one another in presidential debates? There’s no commitment yet
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump to debate. Trump is challenging…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this weekend: ‘Young Sheldon,’ Amy Schumer, ‘Oppenheimer’ and lots and lots of JLo
By The Associated Press Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” arriving on Peacock and a documentary and album from Jennifer Lopez are some of…
Continue Reading‘We won’t hear the bangs’: Ukrainian city moves schools into metro stations
By Joseph Ataman, Frederik Pleitgen and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Kharkiv, Ukraine (CNN) — It was a special day for Elmira Dergousova when…
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Kansas City Chiefs defeat San Francisco 49ers in OT in Super Bowl LVIII, become first back-to-back NFL champions in 19 years
By Ben Morse and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls in 19 years,…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares rise ahead of US inflation report, China closed for holiday
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday, as investors watched for the latest indicators on U.S.…
Continue ReadingIndia celebrates release of eight nationals detained in Qatar on reported spy charges
By Jessie Yeung and Akanksha Sharma, CNN (CNN) — Eight Indian nationals who were detained and sentenced to death in Qatar on reported espionage…
Continue ReadingPatrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty.…
Continue ReadingQatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Foreign Ministry says Qatar has freed eight retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences for alleged spying were…
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Bend woman recovering in hospital from critical injuries in head-on Hwy. 97 crash last month near Chemult
A Bend woman is recovering at St. Charles Bend from critical injuries suffered in a head-on crash last month on Highway 97 near…
Continue ReadingBiden’s campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign is now on TikTok, even though he has expressed national security concerns over the…
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Oregon State Marine Board seeks to fill Guide Advisory Committee positions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon State Marine Board is recruiting six representatives for the Guide Advisory Committee. The positions will be…
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